Birmingham

Founded in 1871 as a steel-making center, Birmingham exploded almost overnight, quickly
growing into Alabama's largest city and earning the nickname "The Magic City." Today, it
is a medical and financial center, as well as a bustling hub of culture and heritage
that's famous for its beautiful golf courses, year-round calendar of entertainment,
fabulous shopping and world-class dining.

Area Map

Area Towns

Bessemer

Located right outside of Birmingham, Bessemer enjoys a rich history and boasts a broad array of companies and businesses with diverse backgrounds. Known as "The Marvel City," Bessemer lies in the iron ore and limestone district of Alabama, in the southern part of Jones Valley.

Center Point

Strategically located minutes away from Birmingham, Trussville and Pinson, Center Point is home to about 17,000 people. It is also located near Interstate 59 and Highway 75, making it convenient to get anywhere in the surrounding Birmingham area.

Clanton

Cullman

Located 45 miles north of Birmingham, Cullman offers visitors a small-town atmosphere and a selection of attractions, including Ave Maria Grotto, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, and Clarkson Covered Bridge.

Fairfield

Home to U.S. Steel's Fairfield Works, Fairfield was founded in 1910 and President Theodore Roosevelt spoke at the city's dedication ceremony. Baseball player Willie Mays also attended school in Fairfield and graduated from Fairfield Industrial High School. This city currently has a population of more than 11,000.

Forestdale

Fultondale

A northern suburb of Birmingham, Fultondale is in Jefferson County and has a population of more than 8,000. The town's name is derived from the combination of the names of two nearby communities, Fulton Springs and Glendale.

Gardendale

Helena

Helena is in Jefferson and Shelby counties with a population of more than 16,000. Helena has grown into a town that offers the conveniences of a larger city yet still maintains its family-oriented atmosphere.

Hoover

When plans were made in the late 1950s to widen Highway 31 southward from Birmingham, William Hoover knew that things were about to change for the largely undeveloped area just south of Vestavia Hills. He bought as many acres of land as he could, opened an insurance company, and thus planted the seed that grew into the city of Hoover.

Hueytown

Home to the legendary NASCAR Alabama Gang, this city also has a part in the steel-making and coal-mining history of Jefferson County. Boasting a population of more than 16,000, this city is located about 20 minutes from downtown Birmingham. Hueytown also made international headlines in 1992 with the "Hueytown Hum," an unexplained low-frequency hum heard in the city...

Irondale

Located adjacent to Birmingham, Irondale has a population of more than 12,300. Fried Green Tomatoes, written by Irondale native Fannie Flagg, is loosely based on the town and the Irondale Cafe. This city is also home to the headquarters of the Catholic broadcaster Eternal Word Television Network.

Mountain Brook

Known as the wealthiest city in the state of Alabama, Mountain Brook is a suburb of Birmingham, with a population of more than 20,400. It is the hometown of actors Wayne Rogers, Kate Jackson and Courteney Cox.

Pelham

Pleasant Grove

A suburb of Birmingham, this city is located in western Jefferson County. Pleasant Grove's nickname, "The Good Neighbor City," suits it well. First established in 1889, but incorporated in 1937, this city now has a population of about 10,000.

Tarrant

Trussville

One of the Birmingham area's most rapidly-growing communities, Trussville has seen major residential and retail construction in recent years. It was incorporated as a town June 10, 1947, and on May 31, 1957, the town officially became a city.

Tuscaloosa

Vestavia Hills

One of Alabama's fastest-growing business communities, this city is located in Jefferson county. Vestavia Hills is a suburb of Birmingham and has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal for the high quality of its school system. Home to the Dogwood Festival, this city is also home to more than 34,000 residents.

Warrior

Warrior, a northern suburb of Birmingham, is in Jefferson and Blount counties. The city takes its name from the Warrior coal fields, which J.T. Pierce opened in 1872 in the vicinity. It has a population of more than 3,000.

Birmingham is accessible via several major interstate highways, including Interstate 65, the
state's main north-south route; Interstate 20; and Interstate 59.

Greyhound offers daily bus service, including holidays, to and from Birmingham. The station
is near downtown's Linn Park and you will need to arrange transportation to your destination
from the station. Hours of operation are subject to change. Call to verify information before
making travel plans.